Jacking car and/or lifts

[spdbrake]

Originally Posted by Bill Kesner

Want to be able to stand under the car, not lay on my back. I'm done with those days! Looking for the shortest 2-Post Car Lift. So far, Universal has one that's 141" in Length without the ramps. Love to find one that's only 10' in length!

I just purchased a Bend-pak GP-7LC (118.5" Tall) which will fit in my 10' garage. They also make a (106.5") which fits in a 9' garage.
https://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/two-post-lifts/
about a $1000 cheaper if bought thru Home Depot.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GRANDPRI...-312401393-_-N
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GRANDPRI...-312401016-_-N

For some the reason the 9' model is more expensive.

Unloading at your home will run you $395.00. Or you can rent a forklift for $400 a day, and pay the $125x2 delivery/ pickup.


Best best installed quote for the same unit came in at $6575.00 and $150 travel. $2k profit for a days work is a bit excessive.

Columns can be stood up by two people, cross beam weighs approx 350lbs and be set with a Ducting lift.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/rental/S...2412/309450521

[mattbrowne]

I had installed a Atlas Pro 8000 4 post lift. I found a local company that services and installs many different brands. Told them the purpose and what I wanted and they steered me in the right direction. I ordered and Had delivered to their location. They took delivery and we scheduled set up. They delivered and installed for $695. Also $55 for hydraulic oil. Couldn't be happier. Had the floor finished so found a local place and had 3/8" rubber cut to put under posts to protect floor and keep from sliding. Works great and am very satisfied. Lift went up $900 2 weeks after I ordered. Think I waited almost 10 weeks to receive from manufacturer. Should of done it years ago.

[CompFi]

I have closely followed this thread, and very much appreciate the many perspectives.

That said, please excuse the naivete of the following question:

What are the pros and cons of the various design options - 4 post, 2 post and quick jacks?

I might have space for any of them, so I am not initially concerned about space considerations. But of course, before ordering, I will need to confirm that my garage can accommodate the actual footprint.

I live in the Northeast of the US. So, my car will spend several winter months awaiting the arrival of Spring. Ideally, I would like to lift the car for the duration of the winter to open up storage space beneath it.

Which design is preferable for long term storage? Presumably not quick jacks, but wondering between 2 and 4 post designs.

Thanks!
Brian

[mattbrowne]

I am certainly happy with my Atlas Pro 8000 4 post lift. You can look them up online with all the dimensions. Head to the garage with tape and recreate the size in the space.

[CompFi]

Popping the stack here to invite more perspectives.

2 or 4 post design for long term storage?

If space is NOT the primary consideration, which do you recommend?

~ Brian

[Pmccooey]

Long term storage I would go with a e post lift. I have both and the four post is definitely more secure for winter storage. The two post lift leaves the suspension fully extended.

[spdbrake]

Finished the installation of the Bendpak GP-7LC. Easy job with the duct lift I rented from Home Depot. That center beam weighs 380lbs.